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    Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill

    4.1 (128 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    RAINIER BASECAMP BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Mushroom Swiss burger
    Bueniel K.

    Loved the burgers, beer selection, and outdoor atmosphere. Planning to go back here for post-hike meal when visiting the park again. Not too pricey for it being one of the few options for food around the national park. Timely service and fun employees.

    Hummus Wrap
    Kaitlin C.

    5 stars for ambiance and atmosphere. They've got lots of outdoor seating, a great view, and live music! There are a few indoor tables for when the weather's bad. Lots of beer and drinks options. 0 stars for everything else. The line is forever line and barely moves. It took 30-40 minutes to get up to order. (Imagine if you only wanted another beer!) We ordered and got fries as our side. Waited another 30 or so minutes for our food and when I went to pick up was told "we can't sell fries anymore" which I think means they were out.... But bad on them for not knowing when to stop selling fries before you ordered. I specifically choose this spot because the fries looked better than the other options in Ashford and I just wanted some tasty fries. I got the hummus wrap which was about 3% hummus and 97% lettuce greens on a stale wrap. My husband's BLT was meh. Overall fine place if you want to hang out outside and drink. Otherwise the food and waiting game experience is not worth it.

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    Travis T.

    After running a 5K in nearby Ashford County Park, I drove over to Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill to grab a bite to eat. I had come by here earlier in the week to check out the sports store that is next door. BaseCamp announced that they would be open for all of us runners after the event. This place has a nice chili vibe to it. Basically you order at the window and they buzz you when your food is ready. You can sit anywhere outside to eat your food. The menu at Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill has a variety of options that include burgers, pizza and beer. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free items. I grabbed a Mushroom Swiss Burger and a local beer to reward myself for a good run. They have big community picnic tables to dine at, so I was able to make a couple of friends while eating. I had a nice time here and it was a good way to end my week exploring the Mount Rainier area. There is very little WiFi in Mount Rainier National Park and it can be spotty in the areas surrounding the park. Rainier BaseCamp was a good place for me to stop and connect outline so I could get some work done. Rainier BaseCamp also has live music and other events. They offer meal packages for hikers and climbers if you are planning a big hike in the park.

    Ben R.

    Ashford is putting its big boy pants on. They have a burger and brew place now, with outdoor fireplaces and picnic tables. A tad expensive. Burgers are fine but fries were sad and very mid. This place will thrive because demand outstrips supply. Decent patio.

    Gross pizza

    Cool vibes and location. Horrible food. We got a pizza. Super doughy, low quality cheese and sauce. Took about 40 minutes to get it. Won't come back even tho food is hard to find in this area.

    Lauren S.

    Rainier BaseCamp is a super cute spot to hit up after hiking in the area. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and the atmosphere is pretty casual. We ended up getting the turkey and smoked gouda club to split as well as an order of the truffle fries. The sandwich was good and everything on it tasted super fresh. The truffle fries were also really good and heavy on the truffle flavor, which I appreciated. They have a selection of wines and beers which you can drink outside until a certain point. We sat outside while we waited for our food with a beer and it was a super relaxing vibe. Service was also really kind. We'll definitely come back here to try more of the menu next time we're in town.

    Where do the compostable containers go?
    Stacy S.

    Great spot for lunch after hiking on the mountain. We enjoyed our burgers (meat for him, vegetarian for me). On a sustainability note, it's great to have compostable service ware... but only if there's a compost bin to put the items in. Maybe reusable would be an option?

    Beers by the fire
    Katie M.

    Rainier Basecamp is a regular stop for us on our way down from Mt Rainier. The staff is awesome, the food is fantastic (umm... woodfired pizza after a long hike washed down with a beer? Yes please!), and you couldn't ask for a cooler location! The entire footprint for Rainier Basecamp and Whittaker's Mountaineering and Bunkhouse takes me back to the community atmosphere we had while living in Germany. This is my favorite hangout in Washington State!

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    The location is fantastic but the veg burger and PB options were very disappointing. I gave three stars because the location is great!

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    The food was delicious and filling. The service was very accommodating. I really liked the aesthetics of the basecamp.

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    REALLY wanted to go here tonight, but, although Yelp says they were open 'til 7 they won't be open until Dec 20th.

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    Had a pizza and watched Sunday football. Food was good. Seating is limited. Restrooms are next door.

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    After waiting half an hour without service at another restaurant nearby, we were pleased with the fast service here. The food was decent.

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    Mount Rainier Railroad Dining

    2.6(261 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    I've been eying this place for a while since it's on the way to Mt Rainier and I finally got to try…read moreit. We came here on 5th July and the restaurant was almost packed. We did take some time to wait before seated, to get our food and to get our bill, I guess it was understandable since it was a holiday weekend, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I had the train wreck burger, at least I could say it's worth the wait. It was loaded with meat. The pulled pork was really flavorful with tangy BBQ sauce. Highly recommend to meat lovers. I also love my ginger ale, it was definitely the most spicy ginger ale (in a good way) I've had. The only thing I want to complain is the tip option actually starts from 20%, in this economy? Restaurant owners, stop being pity and pay your staff a decent basic salary.

    $26 for chicken fried steak. Thin steak think breaded. Menu said Yukon gold mashed potatoes- it was…read morered potatoes. The gravy was sausage but kinda weird tasting couldn't figure it out. They were out of bbq chicken & bbq ribs & fried chicken at 12:30 on a Friday? Seriously. Fried zucchini was good. Waitress was nice. General pet peeve that the credit card machines auto ask 20% on up for tip on total bill (including the taxes) and min wage is $17. Sorry no. Go back to tip on food only start tip suggestion at 15%. We won't come back.

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    Mount Rainier Railroad Dining - The Bloody Mary is watery and unexciting. Pass.

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    Scale Burgers - Overload Burger - no tomatoes!

    Scale Burgers

    3.2(86 reviews)
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    We ordered almost half the menu due to coming with a large party. Good thing they have plenty of…read moreparking! While waiting, I noticed there's actually stuff to do and look at. I ventured off to the fruit stand to buy some cheap baskets of surprisingly amazing quality fruit. The food came out reasonably fast for what we ordered. ​I can't say much about the service, as it's a walk up window style establishment that doesn't have indoor dining. It's actually pretty small, with barely enough room for the workers and all their supplies. Hats off to those people for making it happen! So yeah, not much customer service besides the ordering and pickup. They all seemed fairly professional and pleasant, in my opinion. ​Was the food worth it? Yes. The prices were okay not cheap, but not pricey either. I got a decent amount of food for what I paid. My burger wasn't very pretty, but it had a nice balance of simple flavors. I devoured it about as fast as I could. The fries were super salty, crunchy, and mushy all at the same time, and I loved it. We devoured those also... what a meal. ​I'd recommend stopping here for food if you're in the area. We all enjoyed our time and our food. Hopefully, you do too!

    Nice stop in Elbe, WA! Small but mighty so don't underestimate. Vegetarian burger was EXCEPTIONAL!!…read moreBlackBerry shake, yes please. Service was quick and efficient. Outside seating (and plenty of it) with shade umbrellas at each table. Simple yet functional! Staff were awesome, welcoming customers with a smile

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    Fir Bough Cafe

    Fir Bough Cafe

    2.5(2 reviews)
    15.6 mi

    I typically don't eat the food at the Zoos and animal parks just because it's usually super…read moreoverpriced and I'd rather eat at home. Well, I took my daughter and sisters to NW trek today for a visit and we stopped at the trek cafe for a pretzel with cheese and a hot dog, man am I regretting it awfully. I'm currently sick to my stomach and I'm not sure if it's from the hot dog or pretzel but when I had breakfast at home this morning, I definitely was not puking my brains out and constantly running to the bathroom to go #2. Just be cautious when getting food, the hot dog didn't look or smell weird but this is the only other food I ate today and I had a 2-3 hour gap in between my meals so that's why it makes me think it's from the food from here. Staff was kind and patient with my very indecisive brother and sister though.

    This cafe inside the Northwest Trek animal park is a good alternative to packing your own lunch…read more(which you can do; there's a big heated picnic shelter and lots of individual picnic tables). The prices are really good, the food is acceptably good, and the people working at the cafe do their best to make it a pleasant experience. It's cafeteria style with limited choices, but at least they're not ripping you off to make a huge profit. The cafe's hours vary seasonally; check the website. They do catering for groups of 20 or more with 15 days' notice. They have an extensive indoor menu: http://www.nwtrek.org/files/library/ad65a1631e8aad84.pdf and a pretty big all-you-can-eat outdoor menu: http://www.nwtrek.org/files/library/0762cf2ace93f4c4.pdf The catering menu's prices are considerably higher than the everyday prices in the cafe, and the menu is dramatically different, so I'm pretty sure the local teenagers aren't doubling as the caterer's staff. :-) Here's a sampling of some of the items and prices: Cheeseburger - $3.50 Grilled Chicken Sandwich $4.25 Hot dog $2.25 Fish and chips $5.25 Pizza $4.25 Fries $2.25 Cold cut sandwiches $5.25 Chef Salad $5.25 Ice cream treats $1.25 and up Hot chocolate $2.00 Soda $1.65, $2, or $3 (plastic souvenir cups for the smallest and largest sizes, and free refills while you're in the cafe) Bottled water $2

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